What you need to know this morning: In 5 minutes or less

The news we're talking about this morning -- what you need to know, in five minutes or less.

1. One child's gesture of kindness in Baltimore is speaking volumes -- a sign of hope and goodwill in a city battling unrest. See more here.

2. Michelle Obama stunned in Japan, wearing a gorgeous purple gown by Japanese-born designer Tadashi Shoji. Click through below to see more photos.

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Akie Abe (L) and US First Lady Michelle Obama walk to a state dinner in the White House April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Obamas are hosting Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a State Dinner during his trip to the United States. AFP PHOTO/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2R) poses with his wife Akie Abe (R), US First Lady Michelle Obama (2L) and US President Barack Obama (R) before a state dinner at the White House April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Obamas are hosting Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a State Dinner during his trip to the United States. AFP PHOTO/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle wait for the arrival of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe at the North Portico of the White House on April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: First lady Michelle Obama waits for the arrival of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe at the north portico of the White House April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. President Obama is hosting a State Dinner the Japanese Prime Minister and his wife who are on an official visit to Washington. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd-L) greet Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd-R) and his wife Akie Abe (L) upon arrival at the North Portico of the White House on April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO / MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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3. The latest updates on Joni Mitchell's condition: after a friend stated in court filings that the famed singer was in a coma and unresponsive, her website has said that she is alert and expected to make a full recovery. Find out more.

4. It's a royal anniversary! Prince William and Duchess Kate are celebrating 4 years today. See their cutest -- and most candid -- moments through the years:

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When they became husband and wife!

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When they presented Prince George to the world.

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When William's team won the Foundation Polo Challenge, Kate gave him a kiss on the cheek.

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This impromptu hug when William beat Kate in a boat race.

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At the premiere of 'African Cats,' when William held the umbrella for Kate.

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When Wills helped Kate with her sweatshirt.

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The day after their wedding, when they held hands as they jetted off to their honeymoon.

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When William helped Kate into her seat during the Olympics. Hey, wedges are treacherous!

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When they celebrated a big win for the UK!

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When Prince William read Kate's nametag as she rested her hand on his knee.

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When doting Prince William led his wife from the hospital, just after they announced she was pregnant.

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When they had this adorable moment with George.

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When William presented Kate with a flower in Australia.

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When William felt the need to help Kate with her handprint-making.

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How William always looks back and waits for Kate to catch up.

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When they had fun (and were clearly overheated!) during the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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When they couldn't stop laughing during an engagement at Prince Edward island, Canada.

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When Kate and William led the family to church on Christmas morning in 2013, holding hands.

6. The death toll in Nepal has topped 5,000 -- but thankfully aid has begun to reach victims in remote areas. Find out more here.

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A sign showing the way to Everest Base Camp high in the Khumb Glacier stands among rocks on April 26, 2015, one day after an earthquake triggered avalanche swept through parts of the base camp killing scores of people. Rescuers faced a race against time on April 29, to find survivors of a mammoth earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people when it through Nepal five days ago and devastated large parts of one of Asia's poorest nations. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

In this photograph taken on April 26, 2015, Buddhst prayer flags flutter in the wind near tents as a rescue helicopter takes off from Everest Base Camp, after an earthquake triggered avalanche crashed through parts of the base camp killing scores of people. Rescuers faced a race against time on April 29, to find survivors of a mammoth earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people when it through Nepal five days ago and devastated large parts of one of Asia's poorest nations. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

In this photograph taken on April 26, 2015, rescuers use stretchers to carry the injured at Everest Base Camp, after an earthquake triggered avalanche crashed through parts of the base camp killing scores of people. Rescuers faced a race against time on April 29, to find survivors of a mammoth earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people when it through Nepal five days ago and devastated large parts of one of Asia's poorest nations. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

In this photograph taken on April 26, 2015, rocks are kept over flattened tents at Everest Base Camp, to cover the bodies of some of the people that died a day earlier as an earthquake triggered avalanche crashed through parts of the base camp killing scores of people. Rescuers faced a race against time on April 29, to find survivors of a mammoth earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people when it through Nepal five days ago and devastated large parts of one of Asia's poorest nations. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

An injured person is helped to a landing area to be loaded onto a rescue helicopter at Everest Base Camp on April 26, 2015, a day after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake devastated the camp. Rescuers in Nepal are searching frantically for survivors of a huge quake on April 25, that killed nearly 2,000, digging through rubble in the devastated capital Kathmandu and airlifting victims of an avalanche at Everest base Camp. The bodies of those who perished lie under orange tents. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

This general view shows Everest Base Camp on April 26, 2015, a day after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake devastated the camp. Rescuers in Nepal are searching frantically for survivors of a huge quake on April 25, that killed nearly 2,000, digging through rubble in the devastated capital Kathmandu and airlifting victims of an avalanche at Everest base camp. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

Nepali sherpas and other Nepali members of expeditons watch as an unseen rescue helicopter takes off with the injured from Everest Base Camp on April 26, 2015, a day after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake devastated the camp. Rescuers in Nepal are searching frantically for survivors of a huge quake on April 25, that killed nearly 2,000, digging through rubble in the devastated capital Kathmandu and airlifting victims of an avalanche at Everest base camp. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

An injured person is loaded onto a rescue helicopter at Everest Base Camp on April 26, 2015, a day after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake devastated the camp. Rescuers in Nepal are searching frantically for survivors of a huge quake on April 25, that killed nearly 2,000, digging through rubble in the devastated capital Kathmandu and airlifting victims of an avalanche at Everest base Camp. The bodies of those who perished lie under orange tents. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

This general view shows Everest Base Camp on April 26, 2015, a day after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake devastated the camp. Rescuers in Nepal are searching frantically for survivors of a huge quake on April 25, that killed nearly 2,000, digging through rubble in the devastated capital Kathmandu and airlifting victims of an avalanche at Everest base camp. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)